SQL Database Administrator

• A SQL Database Administrator (DBA) is an IT professional responsible for the management, maintenance, performance, and security of an organization's SQL-based database systems. Their primary goal is to ensure seamless data flow, integrity, and availability for all users and applications.
• Key Responsibilities The specific duties of a SQL DBA can vary by organization size and industry, but generally include:
• Installation & Configuration: Installing, configuring, and upgrading database software (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and related tools.
• Performance Monitoring & Tuning: Continuously monitoring database performance using tools like SQL Profiler or Performance Monitor, and implementing tuning strategies (e.g., query optimization, indexing) to ensure efficiency and speed.
• Backup & Recovery Management: Designing, implementing, and testing robust backup and disaster recovery plans to safeguard against data loss or system failures.
• Security & Access Control: Implementing security measures, managing user access and permissions, and monitoring for potential security breaches to ensure data privacy and compliance with regulations (like GDPR).
• Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution: Diagnosing and resolving database-related incidents and errors in real time to minimize downtime, often involving on-call support rotations.
• Collaboration & Support: Working closely with cross-functional teams, including developers and system administrators, to design database schemas, integrate systems, and provide technical guidance and support.
• Automation & Scripting: Developing and refining scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Python, T-SQL) to automate routine database administration tasks, improving efficiency.
• Documentation & Standards: Creating and maintaining documentation for database configurations, procedures, and data standards. Essential Skills and Qualifications Successful SQL Database Administrators typically possess a mix of technical and soft skills:
• Technical Skills:
• Strong command of SQL and T-SQL. Expertise in specific Database Management Systems (DBMS) such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions (e.g., clustering, replication, log shipping, Always On Availability Groups).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database) as organizations increasingly move to the cloud.
• Experience with database tools like SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SQL Profiler, and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tools. Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Detail-oriented and highly organized approach to managing complex systems. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Typical Qualifications:
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is often required.
• Relevant professional certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database
• Administrator Associate or Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), can be advantageous.
• Tamil candidates only

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹311,730.24 - ₹1,353,990.83 per year

Benefits:

• Food provided

Work Location: In person